Bud Shuster: “1999 will be the year of aviation.”

I thank my colleague for offering the amendment. The amendment expresses a Sense of Congress that construction of a new lock at the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is vital to our national economy, national security, and national…

I claim the time in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes.

This amendment adds universities to the list of organizations studying innovative materials that is already in our bill, but I am prepared to accept this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank the gentleman for offering this amendment. This amendment adds additional recommendations to a GAO study on workforce capacity. Mr. Chairman, I am prepared to accept the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.